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Looking for a sweet way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? This Pastel de Tres Leches is a beloved Latin American dessert that’s ultra-moist, light-as-air, and soaked in a dreamy blend of three milks. It’s the perfect make-ahead treat for any festive gathering—just chill, top with whipped cream, and enjoy every creamy bite!

Serves: 10–12

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the 3-Milk Soak:
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk (or, make your own evaporated milk at home!)
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
• For the Icing:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:
Prep & Preheat:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or line with parchment.

Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Beat Egg Yolks:
In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until thick and pale yellow. Stir in milk and vanilla.

Add Dry to Wet:
Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.

Beat Egg Whites:
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

Combine Mixtures:
Gently fold the egg whites into the batter in batches, being careful not to deflate the mixture.

Bake:
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly.

Add the Tres Leches:
In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Top it Off:
Just before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over the chilled cake.

Garnish & Serve:
Optional: Sprinkle with cinnamon, top with sliced strawberries or toasted coconut for extra flair. Cut and serve cold.

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Smith Brothers is the simplest, most reliable grocery delivery service in the Pacific Northwest. We're excited to announce that Alpenrose home delivery customers in the Portland and Vancouver areas are joining the Smith Brothers community!

Alpenrose and Smith Brothers joined forces in 2019 to carry on our shared values in service, quality, and community that began over 100 years ago. We're changing the name of our home delivery service in the greater Portland area to Smith Brothers, which will help us improve the service and quality of products we provide to you, and our customers across the Pacific Northwest.

Our service to you remains the same

Following the transition to Smith Brothers, all the things you love about the service will remain intact. You will have...

• The same delivery day and time
• The same items on your order (most Alpenrose products will change to Smith Brothers)
• The same milkman/woman
• The same login information
• The same account, delivery, order, and billing information
• No contracts, subscriptions, memberships, or shopper fees
• Free delivery for orders over $15

We've done our best to make the transition seamless for you.

What will change

For Alpenrose customers joining Smith Brothers, things will mostly look different. Here are a few specific changes following the transition:

• Most dairy products will be Smith Brothers label.
  • All Smith Brothers and Alpenrose dairy products are produced locally in Clackamas, OR (Alpenrose local headquarters) and Kent, WA. That doesn't change. 
  • Swiss Supreme Chocolate Milk, cottage cheese, and a handful of other products will remain in the Alpenrose label.
  • We will make the switch to Smith Brothers dairy products automatically. There's nothing you need to do.
• You will get a new Smith Brothers porchbox.
• The trucks in your neighborhood will have a brand new look.
• The website and mobile app will be Smith Brothers (don't worry, they are nearly identical).
  • The Alpenrose website will automatically redirect you to the Smith Brothers website.
  • You will need to install the Smith Brothers app on your devices (the app stores don't let us do that for you).

About Smith Brothers

Smith Brothers is a fourth-generation family-owned company, committed to supporting local farmers and businesses. We have been serving our neighbors throughout the Puget Sound for over 100 years, with the freshest milk you can buy. 

About Alpenrose

Alpenrose remains Portland’s hometown dairy. Today, we call Clackamas home. The Alpenrose dairy products you love will still be available at local retail locations. In fact, we are actively working to make Alpenrose dairy products more widely available throughout the Pacific Northwest. 

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If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to Contact Us.

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